this is just a tribute

when i look at the years, past & present,

i'm always reminded of the james taylor song

secret of life.

2011 was an interesting year,

& like every other blogger out there,

i have to pay tribute.

so, here's my own compilation of music & photos

depicting what

2011

meant to me.

saying goodbye to max

my final semesters in idaho

festival of colors

allowing roommates to dress me up like sasha fierce

long bike rides with ling

skyping with my annaleez

spring break skiing with sis

easter in st. george

temple photoshoot with leah

iron & wine/the head & the heart concert

my first half marathon

boating/bear lake trips

my first triathlon

the annaleez bucket list baby misha

a visit from the [then] blushing bride amy

nydegger's family newport trip

suicide rock

family outings

st. geezy over labor day weekend

wheeler farm photoshoot with leah

lone peak backpacking trip

baking with kalli

turning 21 & carson

epic halloweening as grumpy

city & colour concert

thanksgiving in st. george with the family

christmas cards for the missionaries

christmas sweater/white elephant parties

preparing & eating lobster with slams

christmas

amy's beautiful wedding

new year's st. george trip with the friends